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  1. CaptainJochem

    Where Does This Switch Go? Dashboard Harness

    Hey all, I am currently in the process of converting from manual to power doors (mirrors, windows, locks, etc.). I am using a donor harness and taking strictly only what I need. I have completed the passenger door, but now I am stuck on the driver side door. I have isolated all of the switches...


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    Has Anybody Ever Seen This? Tan Leather Door Panels.

    So, as the title says... I just scored these a few months back for 20 Euro's total. Since a year or two ago I installed a complete tan leather interior into my Coupe and stumbled upon these door panels randomly one night. The seller really didn't seem to realize that leather door panels can go...
  3. CaptainJochem

    ABS Bleeder Screw

    Hey all! Quick question regarding the ABS system. Recently I put a Del Sol back together with ABS as this came standard with the car. The car has been completely dismantled for over a year in my garage and I only recently put it back together. Now my question is about the possibility about...
  4. CaptainJochem

    CV Axle Sizes; Del Sol "S"?

    Hey all, First off I understand this is 'Club Civic' and my question is about a Del Sol; however, since they are both from the EG chassis I'm sure it's allowed here. Basically I want to know the sizes of the CV axles needed for my Del Sol. It has a 1.5 D15B7 (non-VTEC) engine. I believe in...
  5. CaptainJochem

    New Head Gasket Leak After Install

    Hey all, I recently swapped my engine for a B16 and in the process replaced the leaky head gasket with a new one. Had a few problems with starting the car, but that's all over now and I'm able to drive it around; perfect, well, almost. I noticed that my exhaust gases were slightly whiter than...
  6. CaptainJochem

    B16 Swap Crank No Start Diagnosis Help

    Hello all! I have recently swapped a B16A2 motor into my Coupe and everything went well until I tried to fire it up. It does crank and everything seems to be fine, but the motor isn't firing up and I've checked everything I could think of but am a little stuck. I'll note everything I can about...
  7. CaptainJochem

    B16 Swap Steering Lock Problem

    Hello all, and a very good morning, I recently swapped a B16A2 from a Del Sol into my EG Coupe and everything fit perfectly, only now I have a problem with the driver's side (left side) control arm and my steering locked, even when I try to turn the key. The other control arm ligned up...
  8. CaptainJochem

    Engine Swap Wiring Harness Question

    Hey all! I am currently in the process of swapping my EJ2 from a D15B7 to a B16A2. I know that this topic is covered MANY times, but I have a specific question. I would like to know to which extent I need to change my wiring harness? I have removed the three plugs from the ECU and removed the...
  9. CaptainJochem

    DIY Crankshaft Bolt Removal Video

    Hey all! I am currently in the process of rebuilding a B16A2 engine so that I can drop it into my EJ2. I have realzied that removing the crankshaft pulley bolt can be a problem to some and have decided to make a short tutorial about it. This might not be relevant to some people at the moment...
  10. CaptainJochem

    14" Rims With 262mm Rotors?

    Hey all, I recently found a nice set of 14" rims that I'd like to put on my car. One question arises out of it though, I am going to be putting 262mm rotors onto the front wheel hub and would like to know if the 14" will clear it? Anybody have any ideas? Thanks in advance!


  11. CaptainJochem

    Shift Linkage

    Hey all, I do realize that this question might have been asked before, but I myself couldn't find it on the forums so here goes. I have a D series EJ2 and just acquired a B16A2 from a Del Sol. I'm now in the process of removing the engine from the Sol and was just wondering if I could use the...
  12. CaptainJochem

    B16A2 in my EJ2

    Hey all, I've recently been lucky enough to find a friend who is willing to sell his Del Sol VTi to me. My plan for it is to swap out the B16A2 engine into my EJ2. I'm just curious about all the things I would need. I have read a few posts and forums here and there but seeing that I have a...
  13. CaptainJochem

    Crank And Start; BUT Engine Turns Off Intermittently

    Hey all, I'm relatively new to this community and would like to help and give back to the community; but now I'm experiencing a slight problem. I've noticed about 1-2 weeks ago that when I would turn the key to the 'ON' position that my dashboard lights would engage a second or two later than...
  14. CaptainJochem

    High Rev After High Load

    Hey all, I'm still quite new to the forums here and I really would love to give some of my own feedback to you guys, but for now I have a small annoyance. I have noticed in my Civic that whenever I put the car on high loads, say revving past 4000+ RPM, that my car likes to idle high. I'll put...
  15. CaptainJochem

    95' Civic Engine Sputtering

    Hey all, I recently stumbled upon a slight annoyance in my Civic. I have noticed that whenever I have the car in the low rev range, irrespective of which gear it is in, and I give 50-100% throttle that my engine likes to sputter/cough. One would usually suspect that this would be a problem with...
  16. CaptainJochem

    VSS Transmission Fluid

    Hello all! A very quick question about the VSS in relation to the transmission fluid. Is it possible that the speed isn't reading correctly because the transmission fluid is low? I replaced the VSS sensor and appears to work perfectly when the engine is warmed up. Could it be possible that the...
  17. CaptainJochem

    Speedometer Calibration EJ1

    Hello and a very good evening Club Civic! This is my first post here and would love to find an answer to my question. I have recently bought a very lovely EJ1 Civic and absolutely adore it; however, there is one problem... The speedometer is broken and I have already determined it to be the VSS...
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